Exh 6BAGENDA ITEM #6B
DECEMBER 12, 2005
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
I1VII'OSING A NIORATORIUivI ON DIVISIONS OF LAND, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
tiVHEREAS, there currently exist procedures in Chapter 24 of the Atlantic Beach Code of
Ordinances for the division of land administratively if only two (2) lots result from such division, or
through approval by the City Commission if more than two (2) lots result from such division, and
WHEREAS, there is widespread interest in the City of Atlantic Beach, among both elected
officials and residents, in maintaining the existing residential character of Atlantic Beach, including
the unique character of different neighborhoods within the City, some of said neighborhoods having
larger lot sizes than other neighborhoods as part of their unique character, and
WHEREAS, there is concern because of some recent divisions of land in Atlantic Beach
that further divisions of land may occur before the City is able to determine what is in the best
interests of the public health, safety and welfare, especially in regard to maintaining the character of
the City and the unique neighborhoods located therein, and
WHEREAS, the City has been working with Winter & Company on community character
workshops and public meetings which have been well attended and at which concerns have been
expressed regarding preserving residential character in Atlantic Beach and in its unique
neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has directed City staff to investigate possible changes to
existing procedures for divisions of land and/or possible changes to existing zoning classifications
in an effort to protect the public's interest in preserving the residential character of Atlantic Beach,
and especially the unique character of different neighborhoods in the City, and
WHEREAS, until a final determination can be made regarding any changes to divisions of _
land procedures and/or zoning classification changes, it is in the best interests of the City of Atlantic
Beach and its residents and property owners to temporarily halt any further divisions of land, which
the City Commission determines to be for the public health, safety and welfare of all residents of
the City.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
~rC.TTl1N 1. A moratorium is hereby imposed on quasi judicial or
legislative/administrative approval of divisions of land in the City of Atlantic Beach.
~F('TT(1N 2. This moratorium shall continue in effect until new legislation is passed which
.. changes the procedures for divisions of land or changes existing zoning classifications, or until
rescinded by the City Commission upon a determination that the public need for such moratorium
no longer exists.
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DECEMBER 12, 200
SFC'TTnN 3. The City shall take whatever further action may be necessary in order to
implement the terms hereof.
SF('.TTnN 4. This moratorium shall not apply to any divisions of land which have been
requested in writing on the appropriate City forms and submitted to the City prior to the effective
date of this Resolution.
SFC'TT(~N 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission this day of , 2005.
ATTEST:
' Donna L. Bussey, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney